Traniee Associate Review

by Weil, Gotshal & Manges

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Rating

4.7/5
  • About You
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.7
  • Everything Else
    4.9

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?

    • I found my 2 week extremely enjoyable.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?

    • Everyone I came into contact with during my 2 week made me feel extremely valued. Both Partners and Senior Associates took time out to have coffee and chat with me about their experiences at the firm.

    5/5
  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?

    • There was always someone there to answer any questions I had, big or small.

    5/5
  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Nothing I learnt will assist me in my studies but the 2 weeks were decisive in helping me decide where I wanted to pursue a career in law.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?

    • The 2 week were extremely well structures, there was barely a hour where I was not occupied.

    5/5
  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?

    • The general atmosphere was extremely welcoming. The firm gave off a professional vibe whilst also presenting itself as extremely friendly and fun.

    5/5
  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • My 2 weeks spent there gave me a good insight into a broad range of different practise areas.

    4/5
  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?

    • It gave me a very good insight into what life working at a law firm would be like.

    5/5
  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?

    • After having spent my 2 week at the firm I feel like I full understood the culture of the firm as well as the direction the firm wanted to take in the future.

    5/5
  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?

    • The 2 week were vital in helping me decide my future career path.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?

    • I was paid.

  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?

    • Every employees door was open had I wanted to network of gain some advice from them.

    5/5
  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?

    • The social events were top notch!

    5/5
  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?

    • 5/5
  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?

    • Yes, the best Vacation Scheme I took part in all summer!

    5/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Legal/Law

London

November 2014

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